Reader Question: I wonder if it’s possible to find a single bridesmaid dress that will work for a group of women? When it comes to selecting the perfect bridesmaid dress, the process can be both exciting and daunting. Every individual has a unique body shape, and finding a dress that flatters each bridesmaid is essential…
It is not uncommon for women to experience a shift in their body shape as they age, particularly during menopause. As women lose estrogen, they tend to gain weight in the upper body, resulting in less-defined waists. This can lead to a shift from an 8 shape to an H shape or even an O…
Fashion trends are constantly changing, and new silhouettes are key to staying current. However, it’s important to stay true to your own personal style without feeling left behind. For example, if you’ve been wearing skinny jeans or pants for years, and now wide leg pants are coming back in, you may wonder how to adapt…
When you’re petite, finding the right clothes can be a challenge. Along with dressing for your body shape, your height and proportions matter, too. When you have a straight body shape like an H shape, there is not much definition between the shoulders, waist and hips. As with all H shape bodies, petite, average or…
My daughter and her friends were chatting with they were saying low rise jeans were coming back into fashion. They were adamant that they were never going to wear lower rise jeans. When I was their age, back in the 80s, high-rise jeans were the trend. I could never imagine wearing low-rise jeans. To my…
Balance is the concept of visual equilibrium. When we talk about dressing for your body shape and body proportions, what we are trying to do create visual balance. There are 4 main principles of co-ordination that influences how you achieve balance with your outfits. These are: Levels of Refinement Principle of Volume Related Shapes Related Lines When…
In This Video 0.10 How do I get a capsule together: I have quite a few orphan tops that only go with pants. Jackets don’t complement either, it’s all a bit haphazard – any tips? 3.59 I’m an overweight H shape (possibly O right now!) and it has become clear that my hips and legs…
What are the keys to creating flattering outfits for the H body shape or Rectangle shape? The other rectangle shape with an undefined waist is the I shape – if you are very slim with what you may think of as a more boyish figure – this is your shape. The H shape has similar…
How to stop being so safe and spend all my time finding clothes that hide the unflattering parts of me?
Which tops and jackets to make a busty H-shape body with high hips and short, waist, long legs look good?
How to find the right balance of clothes for my varied life – from cleaning and yard work to going out to the shops etc? I find I’m getting changed 3 times a day.
In This Video 0.09 How to stop being so safe and spend all my time finding clothes that hide the unflattering parts of me? 6.23 – Which tops and jackets to make a busty H-shape body with high hips and short, waist, long legs look good? 9.58 How to find the right balance of clothes…
How to mix and match greys so they look good and I don’t look like I’ve gotten dressed in the dark
I have a back issue that means I can’t wear heels but I don’t feel polished in my corporate work outfits in ballet flats.
Petite H Shape with a tummy, how can I flatter my figure and distract from my tummy?
In a recent Facebook Live, a reader asked if I could advise the best styles to wear to highlight athletic curves as many clothes don’t fit properly to accommodate a small waist with strong glutes and finding tops to fit over shoulders and back muscles as they tend to have no shape around the waist…
Is there such a thing as a low maintenance feminine woman?
My H shape means that I have a lot of loose tops and they make me look larger than I am – plus my pants don’t stay up – help!
I find taking the extra step to complete an outfit is something I’m missing what should I do?
I’ve lost a lot of weight and have to rebuild my wardrobe – until now I’ve used clothes as armour – how do I find my style?
I’m short X shape with short waist. Petite rules seems to overemphasise the bust and I want a creative style – what to look for?
I’m an H shape who is turning into an O shape – tips or outfit formulas to flatter my shape?
In This Video 0.08 I’ve lost a lot of weight and have to rebuild my wardrobe – until now I’ve used clothes as armour – how do I find my style? 5.25 I’m short X shape with short waist. Petite rules seems to overemphasise the bust and I want a creative style – what to…
Active wear design is something that you may not have thought a lot about whether or not it’s something that is going to create harmony with your body or not. So what should you consider when choosing your active wear tops? There are some fairly common colour blocking options that you’ll find on a lot…
In This Video 0.011 How to create a wardrobe between classic and casual that doesn’t feel too formal as I live in a relaxed location 4.04 How do you wear a hat for warmth or shade when hats just don’t suit you? 7.34 I don’t always want to wear dark colours – how to wear…
Your Questions Answered in this video: 0.15 Why do all my waistbands roll down? What can I do about it? 5.10 Can you chat about Uniform dressing? I’m thinking it could be useful 12.04 How can I tell if a shoulder seam needs to be right on the shoulders or dropped? Fit Issues How to…
How do I dress my busty, short waisted H Shape body for hot weather?
Why do A line skirts and wide leg pants are bad choices for 8 Shapes?
What style shorts suit a short legged X or A shape?
Short waisted, large bust H shape what to look for in a blazer so I don’t look rounder and bigger?
How to dress a long rise high waist low rear body so the back view is flattering?
How to create a lynchpin within an outfit using a necklace with the colours of your bottoms?
Do you have some jeans (or other pants) that slide down, the waist is either a little too large, or you have a straight body shape (like my H shape) and they just slide down as you wear them? You’re not alone! I have this exact issue. Normal belts are OK, but I find they…
